Google Chrome is one fast browser. This is partly the case because functions remain active Make Chrome faster. One of these features is that Chrome remains active when you close the browser.
Everyone would expect that if the Google Chrome browser is closed via the menu or via the cross, that the browser will actually be closed. This is not the case. Chrome remains active in the background. This has a number of reasons.
Faster startup
The first reason why Chrome remains running in the background is because the browser will start faster the next time it is launched. Some processes remain active that cause it starting Chrome speed up considerably.
Perform background tasks
Another reason why Chrome stays running in the background by default is to perform background tasks. Think about this updating browser extensions, downloading update files or checking for new emails.
Browser extensions
When you use browser extensions, then these extensions can continue to perform tasks in the background. Depending on which extension, Google Chrome runs background tasks necessary for the extension.
What are the drawbacks?
There are also some disadvantages to the Chrome background processes. For example, higher use of CPU, memory and battery power on a laptop. To reduce these drawbacks, you can choose to close Chrome completely when you are not using it. This can help free up system resources and optimize your device's performance.
Disable Google Chrome from running in the background
Open the Google Chrome browser. Click on the menu icon at the top right. In the menu, click on “settings”.
In the settings, click on “System” in the menu on the left. If you don't see “System”, make the window larger.
Then disable the “Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed” feature.
Google Chrome now no longer remains active in the background after closing.
Also read: Change search engine in Google Chrome.
I hope to have informed you with this. Thank you for reading!